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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the girl dating?

2. What was the name of the boy Camelia had to kiss during a game of spin the bottle?

3. Camelia says she is nobody's ____.

4. What is drawn by the mystery man?

5. Who goes with them?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Wes' advice about Ben and Camelia? What is Kimmie's recommendation?

2. What incident happens at Ben's locker? What is done about it? What is Kimmie's opinion?

3. What is the writer's point of view at this stage?

4. What does Camelia ask of Wes? What is Wes' response?

5. What incident takes place in science class?

6. Discuss the scene in which Camelia approaches Ben for the first time.

7. Discuss the mystery writer's next entry.

8. Why does Camelia lie and go to see Kimmie?

9. What is Ben's unusual gift?

10. Discuss the meeting between Camelia and Matt.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pottery is a big part of Camelia's life. Camelia loves her job at Knead and the chance to work with various types of clay and sculpture. Discuss sculpture as it is represented in the story. Which is Camelia's favorite? Discuss Spencer's influence, work, and skills and how they help to mold Camelia's work.

Essay Topic 2

Popularity is a big issue for Ben. Ben never seems to fit in no matter where she goes. Ben always feels different. Discuss Ben's lack of popularity. Compare it to Camelia's outstanding popularity and the reasons for each.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Camelia and Kimmie, including their personalities, goals, and family situations.

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